Friday's Music Scene, Jan 3, 2014

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Here’s what you need to plan your Friday evening frolics. More later for the rest of the weekend.

The Guide’s Friday Recommendations are:

√   "FOMO FEST" at the Echoplex, IF your tastes run to the alternative-hyphenated-folk; 7:30 pm.

√   SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND, plus SHAUN CROMWELL, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 8 pm.

√   The great ROSIE FLORES, plus the KENNETH BRYAN BAND (from Alabama), and BOBBY BLUEHOUSE opening, at the Arcadia Blues Club, 8 pm.

√   SEVERIN BROWNE’s monthly "FIRST FRIDAYS" with the FIRST FRIDAY BAND and guest JAMES LEE STANLEY, at Kulak’s Woodshed, 8-10 pm.


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Through January, in L.A.:
"JOHN FOGERTY: WROTE A SONG FOR EVERYONE," is the wonderful temporary exhibition at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, on display through this month. It features artifacts from his personal collection, and it is named after his current album, hailed by fans and critics alike. John Fogerty’s music was considered rock when he first made it with CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL, but, current and retro, it’s classic roots-rock-Americana now. The album received a rare 5-star lead review in Rolling Stone. Included with regular museum admission, which also includes the temporary exhibition, “RINGO: PEACE & LOVE.”
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At the Grammy Museum, 800 W Olympic Bl (entrance around the corner on Figueroa), L.A. 90015; check for museum hours: 213-765-6803;  HYPERLINK "http://www.grammymuseum.org" www.grammymuseum.org.


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Ongoing, in OC (Irvine):
Time tba  "CIRQUE DU SOLEIL" presents "TOTEM," now playing at the Orange County Great Park  in Irvine.
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"TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations. Inspired by many founding myths, TOTEM illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species. Somewhere between science and legend, TOTEM explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential." -- the show's promo.
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"Spectacular, artful. Breathtaking and deliciously ironic." -- The Toronto Star.
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"TOTEM is visually ravishing" -- The Boston Globe.
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Tix by phone, at 800-450-1480.
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Tix & info online, at:
http://m.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/totem/americas/usa/california/irvine.aspx
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It opens Jan 17 in Santa Monica.



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Fri, Jan 3, in San Diego Co (El Cajon):
4:30-6 pm  THE BAYOU BROTHERS (“& Sista”) play the “FlyDays” series at Gillespie Field Café, 2015 N Marshall Av, El Cajon; www.gillespiecafe.com

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Fri, Jan 3, in Burbank:
5-8 pm  THE CODY BRYANT TRIO plays early on one of the two stages at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444;  HYPERLINK "http://www.vivacantina.com" www.vivacantina.com.
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More on the other stage at 8 pm. See listing.
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All shows on both stages are no cover. Venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons).

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Fri, Jan 3, in Monrovia:
6-10 pm  Weekly “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” is a year-’round street fair with live music in venues and on street corners, plenty of it acoustic, in picturesque old downtown Monrovia. It includes the trad-roots-dulcimer-friendly “KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT & JAM” at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S. Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; info, 626-357-1091.

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Fri, Jan 3, in VC (Oxnard):
6:30-9:30 pm KELLY'S LOT brings their splendid roadhouse blues to Channel Islands Harbor, at the Waterside Restaurant and Wine Bar, 3500 Harbor Bl, Suite 111, Oxnard 93035.

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Fri, Jan 3, in SFV (Northridge):
7-10 pm  Weekly "FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC SHOWCASE" at Pho-King Delicious, 9350 Corbin Av, Northridge.
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♪  7-7:45 pm --- Bryan Chan, always trying to achieve the goal of giving blues music the heart, soul and respect it deserves. Competed at the 2009 International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN. You tube video at:
http://youtu.be/uVewjXwCJr4 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcrIBv1ug4c
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♪  8-8:45 pm --- David Kaufman (www.david-kaufman.com) is currently recording his 7th album. He entertains solo at nursing homes several times a week, portrays George Harrison in numerous Beatles tribute bands, and acts in independent films and musical theater. Video of David doing "Clouds of Love and Fear," at http://youtu.be/it5wJBzYc5I
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♪  9-9:45 pm --- Natasha Wood, songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist, comes from a Brazilian family on her mom’s side, grew-up listening to the great samba and bossa nova legends, and fell in love with playing Brazilian music. Natasha divides her time between making music and working as a shelter veterinarian who cares for homeless and unwanted pets of every size, shape, and form.
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No cover. Venue offers a variety of noodle dishes, salads, spring rolls, soups, sandwiches and Vietnamese pho.

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Fri, Jan 3, in Echo Park (L.A.):
7:30 pm  "FOMO FEST" at the Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Bl, Echo Park; 213-413-8200.  HYPERLINK http://www.attheecho.com www.attheecho.com.
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“Hyphenated folk” – It's become popular for a lot if alternative bands to describe their music as some kind of that. This is one if those "alternative" things. But increasingly, alternative can mean anything, so at least some of the acts playing will likely appeal to some readers of The Guide. So here we go.
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The Echo, Echo Park Rising, DoLA, and Origami Vinyl team-up to present "FOMO Fest 2014" (FOMO = Fear of Misding Out). Bands are Avid Dancer, Bogan Via, Fever the Ghost, Hindu Pirates, Kera and the Lesbians, Lo-Fang, Liphemra, Santoros, Tall Tales and the Silver Lining, Wet & Reckless, Spazzkid, and John Tottenham. 
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Here's a little info on SOME of the bands:
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Avid Dancer: sounds of the '60s and '70s —  shimmering and tremeloed guitars, vocal hooks and AM radio-ready motifs.
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Bogan Via: Bret William Bender and Madeline Miller bring their distinctive electronic-folk sound.
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Hindu Pirates: out of Huntington Beach, is five young dudes, 18 to 21, fusing garage rock and blues.
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Kera and the Lesbians: well, they lovingly refer to their musical style as "bipolar folk."
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Lo-Fang: led by Washington, D.C. ex-pat Matthew Hemerlein, a singer and multi-instrumentalist who is classically trained in violin, cello, bass, piano and guitar, debuted his first pop mini-symphony, “#88,” back in August.
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Tall Tales and the Silver Lining: recently celebrated their fifth anniversary as a band; they list musical influences and motivations from a wide array of artists ranging from The Rolling Stones to Burt Bacharach, Neil Young and Crazy Horse to David Gates, and Minor Threat to Tom Petty.
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Others playing are not described because, frankly, you probably wouldn't like their music.
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All ages event.
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$8 advance, $10 at the door if space remains.

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Fri, Jan 3, in Altadena:
8 pm  SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND, plus their guest, bluesman SHAUN CROMWELL, play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info  HYPERLINK "http://www.coffeegallery.com" www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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Tonight begins a new monthly “First Fridays” series, January-April, wherein Susie Glaze & The Hilonesome Band, with special guests, present “The Woodshed Sessions at the Coffee Gallery Backstage.” The series brings a new show each month with new songs in development from the band and their special guests.
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Susie Glaze & The Hilonesome Band has been likened to the classic British bands Pentangle and Fairport Convention in that they blend classic folk music with rough-edged stories of tragedy and fate, all with orchestral arrangements sounding like chamber music gone folk. A lush newgrass Americana folk fusion quintet presenting gorgeous eclectic blends of mountain folk and exciting new grassy and Celtic-inspired originals, all with the remarkable voice of Susie Glaze.
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Winner of the Just Plain Folks 2006 Music Award for Best Roots Album for their debut CD "Blue Eyed Darlin,'" The Hilonesome Band is Steve Rankin on mandolin, Rob Carlson on guitar and dobro, Fred Sanders on bass and Mark Indictor on fiddle, showcasing the songwriting of lead guitarist Carlson. The band has appeared at many premier venues and festivals on the West Coast, including Berkeley’s Freight & Salvage, McCabe's, The Broad Stage, the Hollywood Bowl, and CalTech Folk Music Society, among others.
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In 2011 their live album “Live at the Freight & Salvage” was released, their first recording to include fiddler Mark Indictor who joined the ensemble in 2010. Their most recent studio CD “White Swan” was released in March of 2013 to critical acclaim from No Depression, FolkWorks, Pop Matters, M Magazine for Musicians, Music News Nashville, and FolkWords UK, among others. Their latest CD "White Swan" has been Number 1 on the Roots Music Report's Top 50 Internet Folk Chart for 3 months running.
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Check out their two new music videos ~ "The Millionaire" http://youtu.be/K-dNdnoPx4I "Harlan County Boys." http://youtu.be/Tm_GBpwmggM
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More at www.susieglaze.com
And see them in action at www.youtube.com/susieglaze
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Tix, $20.

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Fri, Jan 3, in Arcadia:
8 pm  ROSIE FLORES, plus the KENNETH BRYAN BAND, and BOBBY BLUEHOUSE opening, at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr (just E of Santa Anita), Arcadia 91006; 626-447-9349; www.arcadiabluesclub.com
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ROSIE FLORES is a queen of rockabilly and a honky tonk legend from Nashville; the KENNETH BRYAN BAND is touring from Alabama; BOBBY BLUEHOUSE is the house band, and its members have played with Grammy winners and multi-platinum artists.
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Doors at 7 pm for the best seats, bar, pool tables, and ordering food (generous portions). Music starts at 8 pm. Fun place, but bring earplugs. Seriously.
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Tix, $15 advance, $20 at door. Advance tix online at http://arcadiabluesclub.ticketleap.com

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Fri, Jan 3, in SFV (NoHo):
8-10 pm  Monthly "FIRST FRIDAYS" with performing host SEVERIN BROWNE and the all-star ensemble FIRST FRIDAY BAND, plus special guest recording artist JAMES LEE STANLEY, at Kulak’s Woodshed, 5230 ½ Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; www.kulakswoodshed.com for the live webcast.

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Fri, Jan 3, in L.A.:
8 pm  NICK KIRGO JAZZ TRIO plays MUSE on 8th, 759 S La Brea Av, Los Angeles 90036; 323-933-MUSE (6873); www MUSEon8th.com

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Fri, Jan 3, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  DOO-WAH RIDERS play the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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This is L.A.’s last real honky tonk. No cover, full bar, lots of fun. Go early for the nightly free dance lesson.

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Fri, Jan 3, in Burbank:
8 pm  RIO BRAVO plays one of the two stages at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444;  HYPERLINK "http://www.vivacantina.com" www.vivacantina.com.
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More on the other stage at 5 pm. See listing.
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All shows on both stages are no cover. Venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons).



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